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Asesor Turístico José García López mexicoensusmanos@gmail.com 777-222-1835 Turn Down the Heat Week Until Nov 10 Join Downtown Victoria Businesses who will put on a sweater this November and turn down their heat at work and home to create awareness for energy conservation while collecting items of warm clothing for the Victoria Cool Aid Society. Participating businesses include The Bay Centre, Bastion Books, Global Village Store, Kaboodles, Oscar & Libby’s on Fort St and in Market Square, and Valhalla Pure Victoria Downtown. More Outlooks Man & His Dog (and a few good women) Fashion Show Nov 9 | The Atrium It is the 10th Annual Man and His Dog Fashion Show in support of the Victoria Humane Society and this year women’s fashions have been added as well. Featuring fashions from Outlooks Menswear, fine women’s retailers, and some gorgeous adoptable dogs. More Remembrance Day Ceremony Nov 11 | BC Legislature The Victoria Remembrance Day ceremony takes place at the Provincial Cenotaph at the BC Legislature and starts at 10:30am. More Lest We Forget: Remembrance Commemorations Nov 11 | Royal BC Museum Look for performance-based presentations by musicians, singers, and storytellers from 12:30-3pm. More MIDI SYNC #5 Nov 12 | Copper Owl This is the fifth night in this series. MIDI SYNC performances include a local cast of curated synthers carefully navigating the maze that is MIDI technology. An educational experience for players and non players alike. More Think Local Week Nov 13-19 | Think Local Businesses Think Local First will be running their ever-popular photo contest during Think Local Week via their Facebook page. Get your smartphone or camera ready to takes some great shots of your favourite member businesses for your chance to win a daily prize pack. More The Original Deed Nov 15-19 | Congregation Emanu-ElToday, the Emanu-El synagogue in downtown Victoria is a beautifully restored landmark and a National Historic Site. But it was nearly lost forever a generation ago, when a move was afoot to sell the old building and relocate to the suburbs. More BC Children’s Hospital Festival of Trees Nov 16 - Jan 2 | The Bay Centre Join us for the 26th Anniversary of the Festival of Trees in support of BC Children’s Hospital. With the help of our sponsors, the festival will transform the halls of The Bay Centre into an enchanted forest celebrating our local community. Bring your family and friends to tour the displays and vote for your favorite to be entered to win great prizes. More Aspen Santa Fe Nov 17 | Royal Theatre Now in its 20th year, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet’s repertoire resonates with energy, layering American athleticism on a base of European refinement. Featuring choreography by three leading dance-makers from Spain and Finland, this contemporary ballet program showcases the technique and interpretive skills of the talented eleven-person ensemble. More Diva Day  Nov 18 | Full Circle Studio Arts Full Circle Studio is pleased to announce our upcoming annual Diva event. Join us for a fun afternoon of refreshments and appetizers for your seasonal enjoyment as well as readings and treatments. More Poetic Techniques for Prose Writers Nov 18 | GOOD What happens when poetic techniques are applied to prose? Could one make an impression using fewer words in more lyrical language, rather than laying out all the details? Led by Yvonne Blomer, current Poet Laureate of Victoria, this workshop will help prose writers enrich their prose—and enliven their process— with rhythm, metaphor, and sensory detail.  More Just for Laughs: The Alternative Comedy Tour Nov 18 | McPherson Playhouse Just For Laughs presents The Alternative Comedy Tour – featuring some of comedy’s funniest and quirkiest stand-ups for an evening of off-beat hilarity.  Headlining The Alternative Comedy Tour is the star of the Emmy Award Winning series Silicon Valley and box office hit Deadpool, TJ Miller, with special guest Rhys Darby from Flight of the Conchords and Wrecked, and hosted by Nick Vatterott, one of Vulture’s “50 Comedians You Should Know.” More Peter Mansbridge: Live Coast to Coast Nov 21 | Royal Theatre For five decades, including 30 years as anchor of CBC’s The National, PETER MANSBRIDGE, one of Canada’s most respected and recognizable figures, has guided Canadians through the political, economic, and cultural events that have shaped our country and our world. Mansbridge will venture coast to coast to share his unique perspective on some of the most compelling stories, people, and events that he has covered. These are the untold stories of his career – stories that will make you think, make you laugh, and make you never look at the news in quite the same way. More Ladies Night at the Market – Holiday Edition Nov 22 | Victoria Public Market Join in for the Holiday Edition of Ladies Night at the Market with 20+ local artisan vendors, live music, tarot card readings, a free Mistletoe Workshop, a free photobooth, and more. More Orca Publishers Fall Launch Nov 22 | Munro's Books Join Orca Book Publishers for the fall launch of eight of their wonderful new kids’ books.  Meet the authors, enjoy some refreshments and get a book signed. The authors presenting their newest books are: Monique Gray Smith, Sara Cassidy, Kari Jones, Melanie Jackson, Sean Rodman, Alison Hughes and Darren Groth. More A Brush with Nature Nov 9 | Robert Bateman Centre Guests are invited to an after-hours exploration of the Robert Bateman Centre art gallery featuring works by world-renowned Canadian nature artist Robert Bateman. Sip on beverages by local wineries and craft brewers, and nibble on delicious hors d’oeuvres as you tour the facility, stopping by NWPS’s wildlife tables. More For Everyone A Fountain Nov 10-Dec 16 | Open Space Open Space presents For Everyone A Fountain, a new work by Victoria-based artist Robert Youds. Architectural in its initial demeanor, Youds’ latest work offers an experiential, immersive adventure at the intersection of painting, sculpture, light, sound, time, and algorithm. More The Elwins Nov 10| Lucky Bar The Elwins are a pop band from the lakeside town of Keswick, Ontario that specialize in writing bright infectious songs. They’re a group of guys that you would be happy to introduce to your friends and parents. More Swan Lake Nov 11 | Royal Theatre 40 star-studded dancers perform Olympic-worthy leaps in Moscow Ballet’s lavish Swan Lake. “Brimful with feeling,” says the New York Times. Moscow Ballet’s traditional telling of the tragic Swan Lake story includes award-winning dancers, lavish costumes. Celebrate Russian ballet and the beauty of the world renowned dancers in Moscow Ballet’s Swan Lake. More Government Street Grand Giveaway Nov 13-Dec 24 | Government Street Pick up your Government Street passport at any one of 35 participating stores and make purchases at any three participating businesses to collect your stamps and be entered into the Grand Prize Draw: a night at the Fairmont Empress Hotel, dinner for two at the Irish Times Pub, and a $250 shopping spree at The Bay Centre. More The International Fly Fishing Film Festival Nov 14 | Robinson's Outdoor Store The International Fly Fishing Film Festival® consists of short and feature-length films produced by professional filmmakers from all corners of the globe, showcasing the passion, lifestyle, and culture of fly-fishing. More Restore your Sole! Nov 14 | Victoria Event Centre Restorative Justice Victoria invites you to the inaugural “Restore Your Sole” Fundraiser with cocktails and appetizers, followed by a footwear fashion show, silent auction, contests, and live entertainment. More 2017 EcoStar Awards Nov 16 | Inn at Laurel Point The Vancouver Island EcoStar Awards recognize outstanding environmental achievements and leadership by businesses, organizations and individuals. These awards are given to local champions of initiatives, projects and innovations that contribute to a vibrant future in which our communities and ecology both prosper. More Museum Happy Hour: Archives Pub Quiz Nov 16 | Royal BC Museum This Museum Happy Hour series is inspired by pub quizzes and will combine general museum trivia with a focus on the BC Archives collection. Maximum team size is eight people and there will be a prize for the winning team. More The Victoria Midlife Show Nov 18 | Victoria Conference Centre What new adventure are you ready for? Travel, beer-tasting, off-roading, volunteering, geneology, home renovations, technology, starting a lifestyle business – explore your opportunities at the MidLife Crisis Show. More Habitat for Humanity Gingerbread Showcase Nov 18-Jan 2 | Parkside Hotel & Spa Feast your eyes on creative inspirations fashioned from gingerbread and other edible components. More than just houses, these are detailed sculptures and unique works of art crafted by professional and amateur chefs.  This year’s theme is “Celebrating Canada.” Vote for your favourite with your donation to Habitat for Humanity Victoria. More The Road Forward, a musical documentary Nov 18 | The Vic Theatre The Road Forward, a musical documentary by Marie Clements, connects a pivotal moment in Canada’s civil rights history-the beginnings of Indian Nationalism in the 1930s-with the powerful momentum of First Nations activism today. The Road Forward‘s stunningly shot musical sequences, performed by an ensemble of some of Canada’s finest vocalists and musicians, seamlessly connect past and present with soaring vocals, blues, rock, and traditional beats.  More Raffi Nov 19 | Royal Theatre Raffi is a singer, songwriter, producer, author, lecturer, and tireless advocate for children. He is best known for his work as a children’s entertainer whose string of gold and platinum-selling recordings in North America includes his classic song, “Baby Beluga.” More Business Workshop: Checkout Bag Regulation Bylaw Nov 22 | Victoria City Hall  The City of Victoria invites you to participate in a workshop to review and comment on the draft Bylaw to regulate single-use checkout bags. Feedback received from businesses will be used to finalize the draft Bylaw, which will be shared with Council for their consideration in December. More Emergency Preparedness Workshop Nov 22 | Victoria City Hall Take the opportunity to learn how you can be more “emergency prepared” by registering for a FREE workshop offered by Emergency Management Victoria, the City of Victoria’s resource for helping our community prepare for an emergency. Learn about the hazards that can affect Victoria, what to include in your home emergency kit, what you can do to minimize injury and protect your home from an earthquake, and how to reunite with loved ones after a disaster.  More Watch our Facebook page for event news, contests, and other things happening downtown and for a complete list of events: DowntownVictoria.ca/events